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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.52 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.52 and 108.99 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.52 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.52 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.52 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 23,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.99/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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